Lower plasma testosterone levels enhance the predictive value of endothelial dysfunction for future cardiovascular events: A 5-year prospective study

Int J Cardiol. 2016 Dec 15:225:197-199. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.09.131. Epub 2016 Oct 1.

Authors

Salvatore Novo¹, Rosanna Iacona¹, Vito Bonomo², Angela Sansone¹, Mariaconcetta Di Piazza¹, Carlo Pavone³

Affiliations

¹ Chair and Division of Cardiology, University Hospital "Paolo Giaccone", via del Vespro 129, 90127 Palermo, Italy.
² Chair and Division of Cardiology, University Hospital "Paolo Giaccone", via del Vespro 129, 90127 Palermo, Italy. Electronic address: [email protected].
³ Chair and Division of Urology, University Hospital "Paolo Giaccone", via del Vespro 129, 90127 Palermo, Italy.

PMID: 27728863
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.09.131

No abstract available

Keywords: Cardiovascular events.; Endothelial dysfunction; Testosterone.

Publication types

Letter

MeSH terms

Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biomarkers / blood
Cardiovascular Diseases / blood*
Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnosis*
Cardiovascular Diseases / mortality
Cohort Studies
Death
Endothelium, Vascular / metabolism*
Follow-Up Studies
Forecasting
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Predictive Value of Tests
Prospective Studies
Risk Factors
Testosterone / blood*
Time Factors

Substances

Biomarkers
Testosterone